FISH FINDING WATCH
Fishing is looking very '007' these days with the release of the Hummingbird Fish Finder Watch.

The large and clunky electronic fish finding equipment of the past which looked more like a bad prop from the Dr Who set, has been replaced with this incredibly clever and compact device. Taking the form of a wrist watch, the sonar sensor unit operates within a 75 meter radius and scans ocean depths of 120 meters. The floating sensor attaches to your fishing line and transmits the images of the fish onto the LCD screen on the wrist unit in real time. Like something out of Star Trek, the wrist watch is the command center controlling functions such as the fish proximity alarm, sensitivity level, depth range, and fish identifier. With 400 hours of battery life under its belt, there's no excuse to let the big one get away.



IT'S NIKE TIME

It's bright yellow, stylish and tough as they come. Its the new Hammer watch from Nike along with the new cuff watch and the Oregon Series. If you have gone through more watches than underwear in the last year, you are either need to improve your personal hygieneÊor get tougher watches.

These hot watches from NikeÊare the last stop in tough watches. Totally shockÊresistant and waterÊresistant to up to 50 meters, they are this Xmas must have gift.


CABLE ID
We've all had that uneasy feeling when faced with the task of unplugging a cable amongst a sea of cables. Ok, maybe that's a bit of an overreaction, but the point is that if you have more than two cables plugged into a power strip and you cannot see where the cables begin, you have less than a 50/50 chance of unplugging the correct item. Not very good odds. Sternform Produktdesign out of Hamburg, Germany has come to the rescue with the design of the Cable ID. This product is a true marriage of form and function. Its helix shape and labeling area allows for you to properly secure and identify the cord with the item in which you intend to unplug. This product is reusable and will save you plenty of headaches. by Isla Verde


CABLE WINDER

Tetran is an amazingly adaptable product that serves the primary purpose of winding up your iPod's earbuds and cables to keep from dangling. Adaptable, you ask? Yes, due to the myriad of functions that includes decreased blood pressure since you can take out your frustrations by squeezing this prickly product and feeling hella good after the fact. Included is a belt loop chain, cell phone strap and key ring to allow it to tag along for whatever the day has in store. by Isla Verde via elmanco blog


TWISTED PSP FILMS
PSP's hate bad media; so, instead, let them savor twisted films. For example, New-York based stop-motion studio PES, is specially proposing 5 short films downloadable on your Sony portable console. Entertain your neighbours with the porn film involving two chairs ("Roof Sex"), the Diesel commercial, KaBoom!Ê depicting a bomber attack in a city made by toys and assorted festive objects, or with other amusing and aestheticly pleasing short short films like, Fireworks , Prank callÊ or Dogs of War. To be enjoyed right now while still fresh atwww.eatpes.com/psp.html. by Yvan Rodic



SMS PET TRACKING SYSTEM
What a world we live in. We can stop hair loss, improve weight loss, and now perfect the art of 'pet loss' or rather 'lost pet'. The new PET TRACKING SYSTEM pet collar is the revolutionary way to find a lost pet through the use of 4 satellite systems and a simple SMS/ GMS message.

Here's the deal. Fido has been watching too many Lassie re-runs and is lost ..again!Ê Rather than send the whole town out looking for him, you simply call the telephone number of the particular pet collar. The satellite antenna on top of the collar then zones in on any number of signals from at least 4 satellites, the collar then sends the location of the lost pet back to you using the GSM & SMS network on your phone. It's precise within 15 meters of the lost pet even across continents!
"Hi master, I wandered off to the Antarctic, take a left at the first iceberg and come get me". After the pet is returned safely, violins begin to play and the Lassie videos get thrown in the bin. All's well that ends well.by Andy G



ULTIMATE GEEK DESK

The representation of three-dimensional objects on a surface so as to produce the same impression of distance and relative size as that received by the human eye is a practical definition of perspective. Now imagine the perspective created by a portable, inexpensive three-dimensional immersive viewing system that could be useful in a variety of real-world applications.Ê Definitions and imagination aside, TheVisionStation by Elumens is an exciting and cutting-edge product that will be appreciated by optic nerves everywhere. Seeing is truly believing with this product.ÊÊ by Isla Verde


MICROGLOVE-NANO
Another day, another iPod accessory. Neoprene cases are nothing new when it comes to protecting your iPod, but colorful, contrasting trim with detailed stitching is something new and exciting to feed your eyes with for the impossibly small iPod Nano. Scuffs and scratches don't stand a chance when your iPod lives inside the Mircoglove. The ingenious ClickWheel is protected, but yet able to be accessed. Coupled with a removable carabiner, you have the difficult choice of several eye-catching colors. Choose well by Isla Verde



APPLE UNVEILS NEW IPOD
You've probably noticed we are a bit obsessed with anything Apple has to offer, and today they unveiled the new video-enabled iPod. It's not known as the "world's best music player" for nothing. First it played songs. Then photos. Then podcasts, and now the iPod plays videos. 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos and 150 hours of video. It's slimmer and has 20 hours of battery life, 5 five hours more than before. The 30GB model holds 75 hours of video and retails for $299. The 60GB version will hold 150 hours of video and sell for $399. ITUNES 6 has also been released - what does this mean? You can now buy TV shows through the iTunes store. Purchase current episodes of Lost, Desperate Housewives, Night Stalker and two Disney channels for $1.99 the day after they are broadcast on air, downloaded commercial free with no ads!. Totally HOT. Throw out your old brick of an iPod and invest yourself with the latest and greatest of MP3 players. In a society obsessed with the shiny and new, the new iPod has once again set the standard for what's hot tomorrow. On sale next week



KNOCKING IT WITH NANO
Our favorite gadget blog, Gizmodo pointed us to yet another cool iPod accessory, this one for the Nano. Simply named Iwood Nano, this sleek looking case is carved from a single piece of wood, comes in 5 different grains; maple, mahogany, pear, wenge, walnut, and can be ordered with a monogram initial on the outside and a two-line message inside for a personalised touch. No info on pricing on their site, but will be available to buy from October 20.


LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

If you thought lights were the only objects that need Ôilluminate', think again. Illumination is becoming something of a trend, with everything from glow in the dark headphones to slippers, cufflinks and even basketballs are now on the market. The former, which are being pitched as an absolute must-have iPod accessory, are made by Ibeat and come in six different colors including fluro green and hot pink. The slippers have a more practical application. Dubbed Bright Feet, they have little lights built into the toe which are meant to help you navigate your way through the house in the dark (perfect for grandma).Ê For complete vanity's sake, you could invest in a pair of glowing stainless steel cufflinks, made by IKuffs, which come in a range of six colors.




THE PODBRIX
egos are popular. The iPod is popular. PodBrix should be popular. These minifigs are inspired by the world's most popular mp3 player. Did you ever imagine that you could carry over a thousand songs in one pocket and a thousand PodBrix in the other?Ê by Isla Verde



I.D YOURSELF - WORLD'S 1st FINGERPRINT PHONE
The high-end mobile phone markets of Europe, Asia and the Middle East are the principal demographics to experience the world's first "fingerprint-recognition" phone by Pantech, and only time will tell if the rest of the world will be ready for the revolution that the GI100 will initiate; if not a revolution, then a jealous tirade by the competition. Bleeding-edge technology meets second-to-none design elements with this phone. This featherweight (82g) delivers a serious KO to the ubiquitous world of cell phone features, function and design. This phone has a serious intelligence quotient in that it allows for the Secret Finger Dial to dial specified phone numbers that are identified by each unique finger print (for a total of 10). I told you this kid was smart! The phone comes pre-loaded with 64 polyphonic ringtones, can save up to 800 numbers and allows for 2.5hrs of voice recording. I don't think any of the proverbial stones were left uncovered with this product. by Isla Verde


THE NEW VAJA
Our favorite iPod accessories company, VAJA have just released this limited edition iVod Crystal case for your iPod with Swarovski crystals encrusted. Each one comes in six different combinations with a unique fashion look, but all featuring Swarovski crystals encrusted design, exclusive leather strap with silver appliques, padded interior, and screen protector. This is high end fashion for your Ipod, the Louis Vuitton of iPod cases. The iVod Crystal case is fully personalizable and made from genuine high quality Argentine leather. Prize starts at $340, available only for iPod 20 & 60Gb/ U2 color/ Photo 30, 40 & 60Gb. Order online before they sell out. They'll also shortly be releasing a Nano case.


PHILIPS DESIGNS IT BETTER
In a bid to be seen as innovators (rather than peddlers of electrical goods, we assume) Philips launched 25 new design concepts in Paris at The Simplicity Event at L' Espace Grande Arche (in September). The range included fascinating gadgets, such as the Momento which records short movie clips and replays them as floating fragments in a glass ball, and the Looklook, a camera that sends your shots a mobile phone instantaneously or projects them onto any surface.The Chameleon, a lamp shade that changes to match any color you 'show' it.Herbarium, an intelligent greenhouse designed to provide the best climate for growing health-giving herbs from smart seed pads. LED Bulbs can be (re) adjusted by twisting for the color and atmosphere right at the source.Ê Brave New World here we come. via wmmna


DO THE IPOD SHUFFLE
Germany's Shufflesome are creating the hottest ipod shuffle stickers we've ever seen. Yes we all love the virginial white original face but it's nice to get dressed to go out once in a while. To compliment ipod shuffle's unique design, Shufflesome offer unique designers to put their creative spin on a limited edition range of the shuffle art stickers. Removable, reusable, and re-inventing the face of your ipod shuffle, Shufflesome cost $7.88 plus international shipping and is available online at www.shufflesome.com.


PKOH NYC Ð Earbud Clip

It's not a stretch of the imagination to imagine (or have actually experienced) the unfortunate situation of tangled earbud cords when storing our mp3 players. Time to chalk up one more function for impact-resistant polycarbonate; The Earbud Clipcreated by PKOH NYC is a godsend. This product was truly made for the immensely popular iPod and co-ordinates beautifully with it; the product can be used with other mp3 players as well. The inability to damage your earbud cords or scratch your beloved portable music player is a testament to the compactness and craftsmanship of this product. by Isla Verde


TRACKING YOUR KIDS
The IonKids system from the firm Bluespan allows parents to give their young children some autonomy in the context of their environmentÉ.to a certain point. The child wears an aesthetically pleasing Wristag that has the capability of communicating with a PDA-like Base Unit that would be near a caregiver. If the child wanders too far away, the wireless communication kicks in and the Wristag sends an alert to the screen portion of the Base Unit and the parent can effectively locate the child's position. It seems like this product is quite an upgrade to silver bells on the shoes. Kits start from $199, you can order from here by Isla Verde


MEGA IPOD
Seems everyone has gone mental over Apple's new iPod Nano. Available in black or white and in 2 sizes, 2GBÊ (500 songs - $199) and 4GB (1,000 songs - $249). On sale this weekend world-wide


THE PUZZLE ALARM CLOCK
If you're the kind of person who slams the snooze button to snatch some extra ZZZ time this is the alarm clock for you. It wakes you by firing four puzzle pieces up in the air. So? I hear you groan cynically. Well, the only way to turn the dammed thing off is to drag yourself out of bed, find the pieces and put them back together again. Sounds slightly masochist and it is really, which is why we love it. Oh, and it works like a dream - if you're a morning person - or a nightmare if you're not.
purchase here

Publisher: coolhunting
Since February 2003 Josh Rubin's Cool Hunting has been a daily update on stuff from the intersection of design, culture and technology. Josh started the site as a way to catalog things that inspire him in his practice as a designer and strategist. Today Cool Hunting has grown beyond a personal reference tool-- designers, consumers and marketers from around the world visit every day to get their dose. As the site became increasingly fueled by contributions from readers, Josh realized Cool Hunting should be a collective. He now serves as Editor of the site and wrangles contributions from a small gaggle of hand picked writers who are out finding great things and looking at all the stuff readers are feeding us.
Web: www.coolhunting.com
Published: november 2005
Market: mens womens
Region: usa

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